Lineberger earned a $500 bonus from Ranger Boats as the highest-finishing participant in the Ranger Cup incentive program.

Tony Christian of Hull, earned boater big-bass honors and $805 with a 5-pound, 5-ounce bass that he caught on a Zoom Speed Worm. He finished in 21st place overall with two bass weighing 6 pounds, 14 ounces.

George Parker of Liberty claimed first place and $2,119 in the 130-plus competitor Co-angler Division with five bass weighing 12 pounds, 6 ounces.

Co-angler Phil Parten of Carnesville earned big-bass honors and $403 in his division with a 4-pound bass. He finished 39th thanks to the one bass.

The Wal-Mart BFL will visit Lake Russell in Elberton March 15 for the second of five Savannah River Division events.

Published in the Athens Banner-Herald on Wednesday, February 19, 2003.